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Forgot about your US taxes? The Streamlined Procedure explained

Forgot about your US taxes? The Streamlined Procedure explained
Zurich set to phase out 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage, airport suggests

Zurich set to phase out 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage, airport suggests
The Böögg will be burnt in 2024: What Sechseläuten fans need to know

The Böögg will be burnt in 2024: What Sechseläuten fans need to know
Why is Zurich rated as the smartest city in the world?

Why is Zurich rated as the smartest city in the world?
Marco Sieber to become Switzerland's second-ever astronaut

Marco Sieber to become Switzerland's second-ever astronaut

English replaces Italian as 3rd most common first language in Swiss cities

English replaces Italian as 3rd most common first language in Swiss cities
Switzerland to launch its largest-ever 4-day week trial

Switzerland to launch its largest-ever 4-day week trial
Farmy: The freshest local groceries delivered right to your door

Farmy: The freshest local groceries delivered right to your door
More people in Switzerland taking landlords to court over high rents

More people in Switzerland taking landlords to court over high rents
VBZ testing airbags on Zurich trams after spate of fatal accidents

VBZ testing airbags on Zurich trams after spate of fatal accidents
Many failing to apply for Swiss health insurance subsidies, report finds

Many failing to apply for Swiss health insurance subsidies, report finds
Which jobs in Switzerland offer the largest bonuses?

Which jobs in Switzerland offer the largest bonuses?

New in Switzerland? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Switzerland

If you are planning to live in Switzerland or to stay for more than your visa allows, you will need...
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Banking in Switzerland

Almost as famous as the country’s chocolate and clocks, the Swiss banking system is famous (or infamous) throughout the world...
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Residence permit in Switzerland

If you plan on making Switzerland your home for more than 90 days and intend to begin working, then you...
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Basic Swiss health insurance

Having Swiss basic health insurance is essential to accessing healthcare in Switzerland. Health insurance is mandatory for all residents and...
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Supplemental Swiss health insurance

Supplemental health insurance is an extra policy that you can take out while applying for health insurance in Switzerland. This...
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Private insurance in Switzerland

Alongside mandatory insurance schemes such as health insurance and social security, Switzerland also has many different types of private insurance...
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Language schools in Switzerland

As part of your work contract, you might have to learn one of the languages of Switzerland. Although English is...
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Mobile telephony providers in Switzerland

As in all parts of the world, mobile telephones are now an everyday part of communication in Switzerland. Switzerland has...
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Swiss holidays 2024 & 2025

Switzerland is a confederation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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University of St.Gallen: Join the International Executive MBA

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Man in Switzerland runs 1.000 kilometres in 28 days while fasting

Man in Switzerland runs 1.000 kilometres in 28 days while fasting
Where are people in Switzerland planning to visit this spring and summer?

Where are people in Switzerland planning to visit this spring and summer?
New 150-metre-long pier set to be built on Lake Zurich

New 150-metre-long pier set to be built on Lake Zurich

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